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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.06, 14,897.31 and 4,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.06, 14,897.31 and 4,385.54 is: 6,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.06 : 14,897.31 = 4,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.06/14,897.31 = 4,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.06x = 14,897.31 × 4,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.06x = 65,332,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332,748.90/9,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.97

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